Great comments from our professional archaeologist, Richard Carlton – well done all our volunteers – thank you! ‘Last week’s excavation was one of the most enjoyable I’ve ever been on, partly… read more
Smeltpunk’s Guest blog
My first foray into archaeology sadly didn’t include crystal skulls or running from giant rolling balls, but it did include a hugely satisfying day, interesting conversation, several midge bites and… read more
Getting Diggy
Volunteers resting on the bases of the smelt mill chimneys they have just exposed – brilliant progress !
What will you enter for the Dukesfield classes?
Special art and craft classes for this year’s Slaley Show are being sponsored by the Friends of the North Pennines as part of the project. Entries are free, and there… read more
Permission to start!
Friends of the North Pennines have just been given permission to start their Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers project. Between now and April 2015 volunteers and a small team of professionals… read more
